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These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Los Angeles to Albuquerque:

• Earliest: departs at 6:55 am and lands at 8:55 am
• Latest: departs at 8:59 pm and lands at 10:59 pm.

The flight takes about 2h.

Two cabin classes are available on flights from Los Angeles to Albuquerque:

• Economy Class
• First Class

A nonstop flight from Los Angeles to Albuquerque takes 2h, covering 676 miles.

No, a passport is not required for this domestic route, but you will need a real ID-compliant driver's license, a state ID or another TSA-accepted form of identification.

Round-trip flights from Los Angeles to Albuquerque range from $265 to $415, with an average of $322 over the past 12 months. Anything below $265 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 76% above the $322 route average. Book 13 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, layover flights are cheaper than nonstop options on average. Layover fares average $182 round-trip via Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl (LAS), compared to $322 for nonstop.

There is no standard. Checked-bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $35–$100 for the first checked bag in economy. Premium fares and elite-status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

The Canadair (Bombardier) Regional Jet 700 family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by American Airlines and Alaska Airlines. Other aircraft seen on the route include Boeing 737 MAX 8 variants.

Morning is the busiest departure period on Los Angeles to Albuquerque flights, with 51% of flights leaving in that window. Evening departures account for 33%, afternoon flights for 16%, and night flights for 0%.

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, round-trip prices on this route showed a wide range, from about $177 to $1,058. That means the highest observed fare was about 6x higher than the lowest one.

Three airlines offer in-flight Wi-Fi on Los Angeles to Albuquerque flights:

• Delta
• American Airlines
• Alaska Airlines

Pricing varies by airline and fare class. Some plans are included with the ticket or loyalty program; others are paid add-ons priced by flight length.

Based on prices from the last 5 days, flying between Los Angeles and Albuquerque is around $177 round-trip, with a flight time of about 2h 03m. Recent train fares are around $146, with a trip time of about 16h 46m. Compared with flying, recent train fares are roughly 18% lower. However, taking the train takes about 14+ hours longer each way.

One-way fares from Los Angeles to Albuquerque are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $162, which is 27% below the typical average for this route.

Albuquerque Airport (ABQ) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around $24 for economy cars. Top options include:

• Ace
• Dollar
• Hertz
• Thrifty
• Budget

Flights from Los Angeles to Albuquerque usually depart from Los Angeles (LAX) and arrive at Albuquerque (ABQ).

Connecting flights from Los Angeles to Albuquerque most commonly pass through:

• Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl (PHX) - 71% of one-stop connections
• Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl (LAS) - 29% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 23% on flights from Los Angeles to Albuquerque. Saturday is the cheapest departure day at $288 round-trip on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at $373, a difference of $85.

Cheaper weekend fares like these are typical of routes dominated by weekday business travel.

3 airlines operate flights between Los Angeles and Albuquerque. The airlines offering nonstop flights on this route include:

• Delta
• American Airlines
• Southwest

Flying via Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl (PHX) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 4h 19m, compared with 7h 07m via Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl (LAS).

Albuquerque is 1 hour ahead of Los Angeles (Mountain Time vs Pacific Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

Some of the most popular sights in Albuquerque are Albuquerque Convention Center, Petroglyph National Monument and ABQ BioPark Botanic Garden. These are among the most viewed places in Albuquerque on KAYAK.

Among airlines operating Los Angeles to Albuquerque flights:

• Delta: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection
• Southwest: offers free seat selection
• American Airlines: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection
• Alaska Airlines: offers free seat selection

Extra legroom and free seat selection availability depends on fare class and route.

Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

• Delta: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
• Southwest: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
• American Airlines: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class

Bag allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route and airline, so always check the fare details before booking.

ABQ is an accessible airport for passengers with special needs. You can request wheelchair assistance via your airline for help traveling through ABQ. At the same time, the airport has provided passengers with limited mobility with ramps and elevators for barrier-free access. They also get reserved parking spots, accessible restrooms, fast track services, and dedicated seating areas. Low-vision passengers traveling through ABQ will have access to Aira services. Audio announcements and braille signage are also in place to guide them through the airport.

The local bus routes serve ABQ, and bus routes 250 and 50 connect the airport to downtown Albuquerque. Bus route 250 runs during the weekdays, while bus route 50 runs during the weekend. Shuttle services are also available at ABQ. Several companies provide door-to-door services to the surrounding areas, and you can pick up your shuttle from the baggage claim area near carousel 6. Taxis are also available at the ground transportation area 24/7. Taxis at ABQ are metered, and reservations aren’t needed. If you wish to self-drive, you can rent a car from the Sunport Car Center, only 5min away, via the free car rental shuttles.

If you need a hand with your luggage, Smarte Carte provides luggage trolleys at ABQ. You can rent these luggage trolleys from the Arrivals level or check-in areas of all terminals. Trolleys are available for around $5. The airport doesn’t provide luggage storage facilities, but LAX Luggage Storage, a company with their facility offsite, will pick up your luggage curbside and store it for you. If you need your luggage back, contact them, and they will deliver it to you.

American Airlines, Air Canada, Alaska Airlines, United Airlines, and Delta have lounges at LAX. You can access most of these lounges by paying at the door, except for Delta, which runs a members-only lounge. The Delta lounge is in Terminal 2 airside. The AA lounge is across from Gate 40, the Alaska lounge is across from Gate 64, and the United Club lounge is across from Gate 71. The Maple Leaf Air Canada lounge is airside same as the Delta lounge.